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Messi Chose Miami Over Barcelona: Ex-President Reveals Why
24 Feb
Summary
- Messi preferred Inter Miami over Barcelona in 2023 for multiple reasons.
- Barcelona proposed a loan deal to MLS for Messi's return, but LaLiga refused.
- Messi cited less pressure as a reason for choosing Inter Miami.
- Messi has continued to express a desire to live in Barcelona post-Inter Miami.
Lionel Messi opted to join Inter Miami in 2023 instead of returning to Barcelona, according to former club president Joan Laporta. Laporta stated that Messi preferred the move to the MLS for several reasons, finding it a 'respectable' decision.
Barcelona had made an attempt to re-sign Messi after his contract with Paris Saint-Germain concluded. Laporta detailed a plan that involved a long-term contract for Messi, with an initial loan spell to an MLS team. However, LaLiga rejected this proposal, requiring Barcelona to agree to sell television rights percentages.
Jorge Messi reportedly informed Laporta of their decision to move to Inter Miami, citing a desire to play under less pressure. Despite this, Messi has expressed a wish to live in Barcelona after his tenure with Inter Miami, where he has achieved considerable success, securing four titles in three years.
